Cabbage Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Bulgur |
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- 1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil - 1
onion, finely chopped - Salt to
taste - 1
tablespoon cayenne pepper - 1
medium head green or red cabbage, finely shredded - 1
14-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice - 2
teaspoons sugar |
- 2
teaspoons red wine vinegar, cider vinegar or sherry vinegar - 1/4 cup
chopped fresh dill - 1
tablespoon minced garlic - 2 cups
water -1 cup
coarse bulgur - 1
15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed |
(1) . Heat the olive oil over medium
heat in a large, heavy lidded skillet or Dutch oven. Add the onion, and cook,
stirring often, until tender, about five minutes. Stir in a pinch of salt and
the paprika. Cook, stirring, until the onion is thoroughly tender and infused
with paprika, three to four minutes. (2) Add the cabbage, and cook, stirring, for three minutes or
until it begins to wilt. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar, and add
salt to taste. Bring to a simmer, lower the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes
until the cabbage is thoroughly tender. (3) Stir
in the dill, garlic and the water, and bring a to a
boil. Add the bulgur and chickpeas. Stir to combine. When the water comes
back to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer 10 minutes or until
all of the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, taste and adjust
seasonings, and serve hot or at room temperature. |